13May 2021 by Pat Geddie
Crush Injuries and Possible Complications

Crush Injuries and Possible Complications

Auto Accident
Severe crush injuries do not just impact the limb. This can even be a life-threatening injury and can have far-reaching ramifications. This could result in a larger settlement check when someone else is to blame for the accident. How Crush Injuries Happen Usually, crush injuries happen when a part of the body is caught between two heavy objects. This often results from vehicular crashes or work accidents. The body could be caught under the car before the victim is freed. Crush injuries happen when there is an extreme external force on the limbs or torso. This results in severe compression, which impacts the internal tissue. The problem is that the impact does not recede when the force goes away. Instead, it could result in necrosis and permanent damage to the…
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13May 2021 by Pat Geddie
Disabilities and Disfigurement from Severe Burn Injuries

Disabilities and Disfigurement from Severe Burn Injuries

Personal Injury
Not only are burn injuries intensely painful, but they leave victims with lifetime injuries. This means that the pain and suffering from burn injuries could be considerable. Here are some long-term effects of burn injuries. Burn injuries stem from trauma from which skin will often not recover. They can lead to permanent disfigurement and other conditions. In the short term, burns cause a severe inflammatory response as the body seeks to recover. This can damage other things in the body. In some cases, this can cause organ failure, infection, and death. Burn Victims May Have Their Lives Permanently Impacted Burn victims will likely need years of surgeries and skin grafts to even partially recover. In the meantime, they will suffer intense pain. Their skin will be visibly scarred and disfigured,…
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